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Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole

Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole: So Easy, So Irresistible

Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole is a comforting dish combining breakfast sausage, creamy eggs, and cheddar cheese, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Breakfast Sausage substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 4 Green Onions chives may be used for added crunch
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper yellow or orange bell peppers work well too
  • 8 Eggs use egg substitutes to reduce cholesterol
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream half-and-half can serve as a lighter substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be used if Dijon is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco optional; cayenne pepper can be used for similar heat
  • 1 teaspoon Salt preferably freshly cracked and sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese try gruyère or Monterey Jack for variation
  • 3 cups Frozen Shredded Hash Browns freshly grated potatoes are a good alternative

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until browned. Add chopped red bell pepper and green onion tops; sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Tabasco, salt, black pepper, and half of the sautéed green onion tops.
  4. Add the cooked sausage and vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and thawed hash browns to the egg mixture; stir until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes.
  7. Uncover, sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over top, increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes, then garnish with remaining green onion tops before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fully thaw hash browns before use. Always check for doneness with a toothpick.

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